Need quick response...Interview tips help me

[Computer500]

hello....

i'm planning to apply for a job at some large IT company in Toronto.

Question: Does most large companies do PANEL type of interviews???? (like 3 people interviewing you at the same time)

Tell me your experience. because if 90% of large companies do panel interviews, i will withdraw.

need quick response...

THAnks

[boonjaca]

I've interviewed for 2 different jobs for large companies and the first company was a 2-step proces, the first interview was with HR and the 2nd was with the supervisor and manager. My current job involved a 3 person interview panel.

[Chrispy]

Withdrawing because a company may do a panel interview is silly. Why not just go get some help with doing panel interviews?

[dmatthew]

why will you withdraw if it's a panel interview
if anything, just use this as an experience just in case next time you do have a panel interview again

[cluless]

It would depend on the company and how quickly they need someone..

I know that some locations, on the first interview, you would be interviewed by one person. And then perhaps on the second interview, there would be a panel of 2 or 3 people interviewing you or just only 1.

My last interview I had a meeting with the Manager for 1 hour and following that, she had me meet 3 of her employees (2 in the office and the 3rd person they telephone conferenced in.) and that interview took 40 min.

If you're worried about panel interviewing - don't be. I know it's easier said than done but you can chalk it up for the experience. Just go in and relax. Regarding my last interview, that 1 hr and 40 min breezed right by! I kid you not! I had a lot of fun. Some interviewers will try to make the interviewing situation as comfortable as they can as they know you are already nervous.

Just make sure you bring in extra copies of your resumes and references. Do a research of the company background beforehand so you go in prepared. This only take 15 min to look up but can definitely impress them.

[Computer500]

I always screw up in panel interviews. They attacked me with many questions that I couldn't answer it. :mad: I looked uninterested when i walked out of the room

[Shook1s]

I guess you really don't need a job.

If you need the money, you will learn to do the interview.

I think interviews of at least two people has become the norm.

I cannot remember the last time I had an interview with one person.

Panels can be rough, but take your time, keep your composure, and know that you can't solve every problems. You can just provide your best solution.

Let your skills shine.

Good Luck.

[Computer500]

Actually, i'm applying for a full time position for the summer >:(

[boonjaca]

Yeah, forgot to add that you should do the panel interview for the experience, I'm guessing you're not that old and you'll still have interviews before you and if it's a high paying job then they'll most likely will be a multi-person panel. You'll have to do it one day, better to get the fear out now then when it really counts for a job that you really want.

[plucky duck]

I had two panel interviews before, both times were for IT firms and both times there were 3 persons. One in management, supervisor level I would guess and two other senior IT personnel.

Never had any experience on it, didn't know I had it coming til it hit me in the face. All in all I beleive I did very well. Interviewed one right after the other the following day. Both called me up on it. I waivered the small private firm. I thought I could get in easier and learn more thru the larger (if not largest) IT firm in Canada. Surprised to say they were very unorganized and didn't have plans during my stay there. Went pretty much day to day as far as activities goes. BIG mistake on my part.

But as far as withdrawing due to the fact it's a panel interview is, I must say, pretty silly. What have you got to lose? What you have to gain is experience. If nothing else, chalk it up to a lesson learned. No harm, no foul. Give yourself a chance.

I had times during the interview where he'd ask me these odd questions out of the blue and I didn't know how to answer him. Straight out I tell him I would like to take the time to process his question and not just give him any answer that comes to mind that I may regret later. The room was silent for like a minute or two, heh :lol: I think they like that you do seriously consider their question and take the interview seriously. What they want to see is that fire within you, not necessary whether your responce is right or wrong. A lot of times there isn't a particular correct answer.

The key thing is being relax. Be relax and the thoughts will come to you. I'm speaking from experience, as in my prior years, when I did interviews and tight as a nut my mind would go blank and crap would start coming out of my mouth. Aye yi yie. >:( :D

[Computer500]

Yikes. Similar situation. They told me that 1 person will interview me. However, ended up with 3 interviewers which made me panic when I entered the room. lol. As the interview went further, everything became harder and harder.

The last panel interview I had 3 weeks ago was horrible. They asked technical terms and i was unable to answer approximately 50% of their questions. I knew I failed the interview where I wanted to just get up from the seat and run out the room.
I wonder what's going to happen in my next interview????? I'm not an excellent speaker and I can't really sell myself and express my ideas/skills, etc. >:(

[Hymac]

The last panel interview I had 3 weeks ago was horrible. They asked technical terms and i was unable to answer approximately 50% of their questions. I knew I failed the interview where I wanted to just get up from the seat and run out the room.
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Your problem seems that you were unprepared for the interview..would it have mattered if 1 or 3 people were asking you technical terms?

[Evil Baby]

The thing is most interviewers will ask the same questions no matter where you go. Try to remember every question they asked you and have an answer for those questions. If you have pre-determined answers you should be fine.

[Computer500]

Your problem seems that you were unprepared for the interview..would it have mattered if 1 or 3 people were asking you technical terms?

They didn't even ask me for "open" type of questions like...."tell me about yourself, what are your strengths, why do you want this job" . They asked very specific questions and nailed me down. It depends what they ask!!!